A Century of Family, Tradition, and Cigar-Making Excellence

A Legacy Built by Hand

From humble beginnings in West Tampa to an enduring legacy in the Dominican Republic, the Fuente family has preserved the art of premium cigar making for more than a century.

Building for the Next Generation

On January 17, 2018, the next generation of the Fuente family broke ground for a new Arturo Fuente Box Factory in Santiago. The modern 69,000-square-foot facility was designed to support future projects and continued expansion. The ceremony represented both the company’s growth and the transfer of its traditions to a new generation.
A NEW GENERATION BUILDS THE FUTURE
2018
The Fuente family breaking ground for the new Arturo Fuente Box Factory in Santiago in 2018.
  • Groundbreaking held on January 17, 2018
  • New box factory located in Santiago
  • 69,000 square feet of space
  • Designed as a modern facility
  • Created for future projects
  • Led by the next Fuente generation

The Villa González Fire

On August 25, 2011, a major fire destroyed two large tobacco warehouses belonging to Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in Villa González, near Santiago. Significant inventories of carefully aged tobacco were lost, and nearby storage facilities may also have suffered smoke damage. Despite the devastating loss, the Fuente family remained committed to rebuilding and protecting its legacy.
RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DEVASTATING LOSS
2011
  • Fire occurred on August 25, 2011
  • Two large warehouses were destroyed
  • Located in Villa González
  • Aged tobacco inventories were lost
  • Nearby facilities suffered possible smoke damage
  • The family continued rebuilding

A New Beginning in the Dominican Republic

In 1980, Carlos Fuente and his son Carlito began a new chapter for the family business in the Dominican Republic. On September 4, with their families beside them, they opened Fuente LTD in Santiago. The new factory became the foundation of Arturo Fuente’s Dominican operations and helped establish the company on the international stage.
THE FUENTE FAMILY FINDS A NEW HOME IN SANTIAGO
1980
  • Fuente LTD opened in Santiago
  • Founded by Carlos and Carlito Fuente
  • Family members supported the new venture
  • Production moved to the Dominican Republic
  • A new center for handcrafted cigars
  • The beginning of a lasting Dominican legacy

Expansion in Ybor City

In the early 1960s, Carlos Fuente purchased a two-story building at the corner of 18th Street and 17th Avenue in Ybor City. The main cigar factory operated on the first floor, while Arturo Sr. and Cristina lived upstairs. As demand increased, Carlos worked late into the night, and the entire family joined him in supporting the growing business.
A SMALL FACTORY BECOMES A GROWING FAMILY BUSINESS
1960
The two-story Arturo Fuente cigar factory in Ybor City during the early 1960s.
  • Two-story factory in Ybor City
  • Production located on the first floor
  • Arturo Sr. and Cristina lived upstairs
  • Carlos worked through the night
  • The family worked together
  • Employment grew to nearly 100 people

A Family Craft at Home

By 1940, Arturo Fuente Sr. was making cigars with his family in the back of their home in Ybor City. The business remained small and deeply personal, with every family member contributing to the craft. Once his sons, Arturo Oscar and Carlos, were old enough for school, part of their daily routine included rolling 50 cigars each after completing their homework.
THE NEXT GENERATION LEARNS THE CRAFT
1940
  • Cigars made in the family home
  • Arturo worked alongside his family
  • Production remained small and handmade
  • His sons learned cigar rolling at an early age
  • Each son rolled 50 cigars after school
  • Family tradition passed to a new generation

The Beginning of A. Fuente & Company

In 1912, at just 24 years old, Arturo Fuente founded A. Fuente & Company in West Tampa, Florida. The original factory was located at 813 Francis Street, where every cigar was handmade using Cuban tobacco. This modest beginning marked the start of a family legacy built on craftsmanship, perseverance, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
A FAMILY TRADITION BEGINS IN WEST TAMPA
1912
  • Founded by Arturo Fuente at age 24
  • Located at 813 Francis Street
  • Every cigar was handmade
  • Crafted with Cuban tobacco
  • Rooted in family tradition
  • Built on quality and craftsmanship

From West Tampa to the Dominican Republic

  • Family Tradition
  • Handcrafted Quality
  • Patience and Time
  • Dominican Heritage

For the Fuente family, cigar making is more than a business—it is a responsibility passed from one generation to the next. Every cigar reflects patience, skilled hands, carefully aged tobacco, and an uncompromising devotion to quality.

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